Internet technology
Internet technology has transformed businesses and public services, and as a result has also revolutionised the IT department. Web trends such as e-commerce, social media, Web 2.0 and cloud computing are essential elements of any successful IT strategy. We follow the latest developments and help IT managers choose the right products for their organisation.
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20 Nov 2024
Apple addresses two iPhone, Mac zero-days
Two zero-day vulnerabilities uncovered in Apple’s operating systems could have allowed for arbitrary code execution and cross-site scripting attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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20 Nov 2024
Government issues strategic priorities for online safety regulator Ofcom
Technology secretary Peter Kyle sets out the government’s strategic priorities for how Ofcom should approach regulating online safety, including embedding safety by design and supporting innovation in technologies to help protect people online Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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08 Feb 2022
UK fintech investment sees sevenfold increase in a year
UK fintech investment rose from $5.2bn in 2020 to $37.3bn in 2021, with 603 private equity, venture capital and merger and acquisition deals Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
08 Feb 2022
Cloud-era disaster recovery planning: Staff training, incident and media management
In the third in a series on cloud-era disaster recovery, we set out the key components of DR staff awareness and training programmes, as well as incident management and dealing with the media Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2022
LATAM Airlines taps Intelsat to support in-flight connectivity on new Airbus fleet
Aircraft’s satellite-based communications claimed to offer the best connectivity experience across Latin America Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
07 Feb 2022
social listening (social media listening)
Social listening, also referred to as social media listening, is the process of identifying and assessing what is being said about a company, individual, product or brand on the internet. Continue Reading
By- Ben Lutkevich, Site Editor
- Sue Hildreth
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04 Feb 2022
Amazon to create 1,500 UK apprenticeships in 2022
Retail giant Amazon will be on the lookout for more than 1,000 UK apprentices this year, adding to the thousands of new hires it made in 2021 Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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04 Feb 2022
Users set to skip Wi-Fi 6E as campus switch market grows more quickly than expected
Potential tough times ahead for Wi-Fi 6E, but digital transformation initiatives have been accelerated by the pandemic, spurring new network requirements and putting pressure on IT managers to upgrade their networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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03 Feb 2022
6GHz Wi-Fi spectrum critical to enable Australian technology innovation
Global spectrum organisation calls on Australia to set aside the full 1200MHz of available 6GHz spectrum for Wi-Fi applications under the country’s communications and media authority licensing framework Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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03 Feb 2022
Openreach sees record-breaking quarter for fibre as BT reports mixed Q3
BT’s trading update for the nine months to 31 December 2021 shows overall decline in revenues in global and enterprise, supply chain issues and rising costs, but Openreach full-fibre roll-out rockets Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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03 Feb 2022
UAE chooses Accenture to develop national payments platform
Consortium led by Accenture to build new payments infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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03 Feb 2022
French Supreme Court raises constitutional questions over EncroChat hacking secrecy
Conseil Constitutionnel to decide whether ‘defence secrecy’ over state EncroChat cryptophone hacking breaches French constitution Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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02 Feb 2022
Mechanism underlying cookie popups found in breach of GDPR
A fundamental element of the mechanism by which the advertising industry requests tracking consent from web users has been found in breach of the General Data Protection Regulation Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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02 Feb 2022
UK government slammed for not living up to broadband promises
Broadband industry criticises UK government for not living up to its promises as new connectivity goals announced Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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02 Feb 2022
Ikea hopes to fill 150 tech roles across Europe this year
Swedish furniture brand Ikea has plans to hire more than 150 tech and data workers across Europe in 2022 Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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01 Feb 2022
UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency appoints first CEO
The government has named the first CEO of the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
01 Feb 2022
Astrocast announces commercial launch of bidirectional satellite IoT service
Global nanosatellite internet-of-things network provider switches on service that it says will redefine the boundaries of IoT, enabling all businesses to benefit in any location Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
01 Feb 2022
Infrastructure-as-Code series - Tenable: The joy of enforced immutability
The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) continues its Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) series of technical analysis discussions to uncover what this layer of the global IT fabric really means, how ... Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2022
Giganet, Anixter team to expand FTTP internet service to the UK
Further momentum in UK full-fibre broadband market sees leading ISP entering into a multi-year agreement with subsidiary of Wesco International, to support the expansion of gigabit connectivity delivery across the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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31 Jan 2022
Nebulon SmartInfrastructure brings cloud-defined storage to datacentre
Cloud-defined storage allows customers to build private clouds on-site, with pools of storage built from commodity hardware, Nebulon PCIe cards and its browser-based console Continue Reading
By- Yann Serra, LeMagIT
- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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31 Jan 2022
UK has record year for tech IPOs in 2021
Tech companies represented 29% of all UK initial public offerings last year, raising a record $6.6bn Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2022
Infrastructure-as-Code series - DataStax: Making data services as easy as code
The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) continues its Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) series of technical analysis discussions to uncover what this layer of the global IT fabric really means, how ... Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2022
Infrastructure-as-Code series - Shipa: Bridging the IaC–app disconnect
The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) continues its Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) series of technical analysis discussions to uncover what this layer of the global IT fabric really means, how ... Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jan 2022
NRF review: What’s in store for retail tech in 2022?
What themes will we be seeing in the retail tech space over the next year according to the 2022 National Retail Federation’s Big Show? Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2022
Infrastructure-as-Code series - Red Hat senior architect: Into DevOps version control 2.0
The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) continues its Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) series of technical analysis discussions to uncover what this layer of the global IT fabric really means, how ... Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2022
Smart connectivity to transform world experience within a decade
Brain-controlled smart assistants, disease-detecting mirrors and digitally connected trees to become mainstream by 2030, by when the average person will interact with smart devices 4,800 times a day, claims study Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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27 Jan 2022
Barclaycard customers increase contactless spending following limit rise
Barclaycard customers have increased their contactless card spending by 40% with most of their card payments using the technology Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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27 Jan 2022
Microsoft uses Q2 2022 earnings to delve into metaverse
Company’s CEO sees a role for Microsoft that takes the metaverse beyond gaming and into the business sphere Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Blog Post
27 Jan 2022
Infrastructure-as-Code series - OutSystems: The road to an ‘intentive’ IaC
The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) continues its Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) series of technical analysis discussions to uncover what this layer of the global IT fabric really means, how ... Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2022
Bank account switching accelerates as consumers choose digital services
Surge in UK consumers changing current account providers is a sign that digital banking services are eating into the traditional sector Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
27 Jan 2022
Cloud-era disaster recovery planning: Setting strategy and developing plans
In the second in a series on cloud-era disaster recovery, we look at how to formulate a DR strategy and develop detailed DR plans for your organisation, while taking cloud services into account Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2022
City Fibre full-fibre network goes live in Thames Valley
UK’s largest independent network provider aims to bring much-awaited gigabit connectivity to Reading and Slough areas Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
26 Jan 2022
Infrastructure-as-Code series - Druva: A clear path to the virtualised app stack
The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) continues its Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) series of technical analysis discussions to uncover what this layer of the global IT fabric really means, how ... Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2022
G-Drive ArmorATD by SanDisk Professional
Back in the day (and we’re talking when Windows 95 was big news), we used to sit around in software vendor Proof-of-Concept labs looking at what should be physically possible given the current ... Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2022
Appetite rising for network as a service
Study from edge-to-cloud networking provider reveals digital transformation in the post-pandemic era is drawing IT leaders towards network models that are more agile and adaptable Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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26 Jan 2022
TigerGraph roars into APAC
The graph database technology supplier is approaching the region with a solution-based strategy and partnering with universities to grow local capabilities Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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25 Jan 2022
UK altnets add fibre across Greater Manchester, Midlands and Southwest
Two UK independent broadband providers announce full-fibre network offers aimed at allowing businesses to reach potential through supporting both on-premise and hybrid modes of work Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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25 Jan 2022
Twitter to expand Singapore engineering hub
Twitter will double its engineering workforce in Singapore by 2023, as part of its regional expansion plans Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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25 Jan 2022
Global broadband divide is closing but speed inequalities widen
Research finds need for greater investment in advanced, full-fibre broadband networks is essential to closing a digital divide among global broadband users Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
25 Jan 2022
Infrastructure-as-Code series - CircleCI: Standing on the shoulders of DevOps giants
The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) continues its Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) series of technical analysis discussions to uncover what this layer of the global IT fabric really means, how ... Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2022
Shanghai rated world’s number-one smart city for 2022
What is described as a world-leading citizen data platform propels China’s technical heart as the leading connected conurbation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Jan 2022
MPs say Online Safety Bill fails to tackle full range of harms
A DCMS select committee has warned that the Online Safety Bill should be expanded to cover more types of harmful content, such as child abuse material designed to circumvent content removal Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Blog Post
24 Jan 2022
Infrastructure-as-Code series - HashiCorp: no, it’s not just “the code”
The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) continues its Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) series of technical analysis discussions to uncover what this layer of the global IT fabric really means, how ... Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2022
ICO criticises government-backed campaign to delay end-to-end encryption
Data protection watchdog warns that delaying end-to-end encryption will put children at risk Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
21 Jan 2022
Infrastructure-as-Code series - PagerDuty: From the declarative to the imperative
The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) continues its Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) series of technical analysis discussions to uncover what this layer of the global IT fabric really means, how ... Continue Reading
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20 Jan 2022
Advantages of traditional banks are weakening amid digital challenge, says FCA
Weakening of the advantages enjoyed by traditional banks over the years is “driven by digital innovation and changing consumer behaviour”, says regulator Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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20 Jan 2022
UK parliamentary committee casts doubt on government’s gigabit connectivity targets
UK parliamentary committee pours scorn on Department of Culture, Media and Sport’s confidence in meeting targets for gigabit connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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19 Jan 2022
Government funds charity campaign to warn big tech over the risks of encryption to children
Barnardo’s and other charities begin a government-backed PR campaign to warn of the dangers end-to-end encryption poses to child safety, which has been criticised as being ‘one-sided’ Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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19 Jan 2022
Content removal will not stop misinformation, says Royal Society
Censorship of scientific misinformation online could exacerbate feelings of distrust, so government should look at information literacy and funding fact checkers instead, says report Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
19 Jan 2022
Cloud-era disaster recovery planning: Assessing risk and business impact
In the first in a series on cloud-era disaster recovery, we provide a step-by-step guide to building firm foundations for the disaster recovery plan, with risk assessment and business impact analysis Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2022
Aldi launches grab-and-go test store in London
Discount supermarket brand Aldi has launched a checkout-free concept store in London to test contact-free shopping Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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19 Jan 2022
Arizona State University taps Verizon for 5G Innovation Hub
Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband and mobile edge compute services enable researchers to develop and test real-world solutions to enhance immersive education, remote learning, virtual reality and data analytics Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Jan 2022
The race to quantum computing
In this week’s Computer Weekly, researchers are racing to create the first commercially useful quantum computer – we look at one of the European candidates. Cyber security is one of the greatest risks facing the global economy, warns the World Economic Forum. And we examine the role of employee experience in hybrid working. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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18 Jan 2022
Jisc selects Neos Networks for gigabit fibre network serving north-west England
Business connectivity provider strikes partnership to connect major universities and research centres in Liverpool and Manchester to gigabit-capable fibre network offering up to 100Gbps connections and 10-fold increases Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Jan 2022
Amazon puts UK Visa ban on hold
Online retail giant Amazon continues to allow UK Visa credit card payments as negotiations over fees with the card provider continue Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Blog Post
18 Jan 2022
Infrastructure-as-Code series - Ondat: IaC is the means to a DevOps end
The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) continues its Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) series of technical analysis discussions to uncover what this layer of the global IT fabric really means, how ... Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2022
CityFibre extends full-fibre in Aberdeen
Granite City sees rock-solid gigabit connectivity in £19m expansion of full-fibre network to homes and businesses in the Aberdeen area Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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17 Jan 2022
International Space Station gets connected on SpaceDataHighway
SpaceDataHighway deploys space laser communications to increase the operational flexibility of ISS, allowing more astronauts, scientists and researchers to benefit from a direct link with Europe Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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17 Jan 2022
Connexin switches on full-fibre broadband network in Hull
So-called ‘disruptive’ communications company specialising in building and operating smart city infrastructure connects first customer to full-fibre network in East Yorkshire Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Jan 2022
Full-fibre investment helps tackle digital exclusion in Greater Manchester
Study from cable operator and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority reveals the massive significance that digital investment is making for local people, helping to assist those at risk of digital exclusion, create local jobs and tackle homelessness Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Jan 2022
Hispasat expands North America strategic collaboration, bolsters Brazilian holdings
Spanish satellite operator expands agreement with Swedish connectivity services company to offer high-capacity portable broadband solution in North America, and acquires the full share capital of its subsidiary in Brazil Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Jan 2022
Satellite broadband boost as Intelsat expands fleet, Inmarsat supports IoT
Satellite providers take connectivity to higher orbit as Intelsat continues investment in global 5G software-defined network while Inmarsat supports IoT monitoring for RWE’s hydroelectric power stations in Wales Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Jan 2022
98 more Openreach exchange areas to go digital in copper network shutdown
Mildenhall and Salisbury test sites will be first to stop selling copper-based services in 2022 in a further acceleration of Openreach’s plan to halt traditional broadband and voice services across the UK by 2025 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
13 Jan 2022
CW Middle East: What does Saudi Arabia’s autonomous vehicle agenda mean for the world?
If all goes according to plan, within a few years, one million people will live in Saudi Arabia’s ‘city of the future’ – and every one of them will depend on a fleet of self-driving cars. Also in this issue, read about the UAE's bid to become a world-leading location for artificial intelligence innovation. Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2022
NCSC sounds alarm over Russia-backed hacks
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre joins US calls to be wary of Russian state interference in critical national infrastructure IT systems Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2022
RBL Bank taps Google Cloud to drive digital agenda
The private lender will tap Google Cloud to power its customer acquisition engine and improve customer data management and analytics, among other areas Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Blog Post
13 Jan 2022
Infrastructure-as-Code series - KPMG UK: IaC's critical role in cybersecurity
The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) continues its Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) series of technical analysis discussions to uncover what this layer of the global IT fabric really means, how ... Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jan 2022
Dispelling the top five myths of modern infrastructure
Modern infrastructure is agile, flexible and scalable. It is at the forefront of every CIO’s digital strategy – and it's everywhere. But with the multitude of choices comes complexity Continue Reading
By- Paul Delory, Gartner
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Blog Post
12 Jan 2022
Infrastructure-as-Code series - Copado: The ephemeral cow & the stateful cat
The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) continues its Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) series of technical analysis discussions to uncover what this layer of the global IT fabric really means, how ... Continue Reading
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12 Jan 2022
Macquarie joins NSW government’s cloud supplier panel
New South Wales state agencies will be able to access Macquarie’s sovereign cyber expertise and secure cloud, network and datacentre services Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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11 Jan 2022
Banks accused of neglecting customer security measures
Which? singles out Metro Bank, Virgin Money and TSB over insecure online banking processes Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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11 Jan 2022
CityFibre gets to work on bringing full-fibre to Cambridgeshire
Further expansion from network provider will fulfil Fenland District Council’s digital needs, bringing previously unavailable full-fibre connectivity within reach of thousands of homes and businesses Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
11 Jan 2022
A legal minefield called the metaverse
Will the metaverse create a $1tn revenue market? Who knows? How long will it take to reach this lofty potential? Who can tell? Will people invest across this emerging landscape of speculative riches? You bet Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
11 Jan 2022
Infrastructure-as-Code series - Kyndryl: Beyond the ‘box’, into workable cloud
The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) continues its Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) series of technical analysis discussions to uncover what this layer of the global IT fabric really means, how ... Continue Reading
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11 Jan 2022
Companies propose scanning content pre-encryption to fight CSAM
Firms working on the UK government’s Safety Tech Challenge have suggested that scanning content before encryption will help prevent the spread of child sexual abuse material – but privacy concerns remain Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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11 Jan 2022
How Pepsi is taking digital to the max
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to PepsiCo’s digital director about delivering innovation in customer experience. Our first buyer’s guide of 2022 examines hybrid cloud storage. And we find out how Arkwright and Granville from the BBC sitcom Open All Hours are inspiring retailers 40 years on. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2022
For 2022, let's get less excited about tech
We all understand and recognise the enormous potential for technology to transform our work, our economy, our culture, our society, our lives. We all know the incredible benefits that lie in store ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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10 Jan 2022
Mavenir, BAI Communications to deliver Sunderland smart city project
Network software firm enters collaboration with global communications infrastructure provider for smart city project Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Jan 2022
CIO interview: Mia Sorgi, director of digital product and experience, PepsiCo Europe
A trial project using gesture-based technology to help customers order in restaurants is just one example of the pioneering digital innovations being explored by food and drinks giant PepsiCo Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2022
Qualcomm announces Microsoft collaboration to boost AR in the metaverse
Mobile chipmaker enters into collaboration with Microsoft to design custom augmented reality chips and integrate software platforms Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
10 Jan 2022
Infrastructure-as-Code series - Couchbase: new skills, but still not child’s play
The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) continues its Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) series of technical analysis discussions to uncover what this layer of the global IT fabric really means, how ... Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2022
Record amount invested in UK fintech last year, but female founders still overlooked
Last year the UK financial technology sector attracted the most investment ever following a slowdown in 2020 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
06 Jan 2022
Accessible retail: Personalising the UX for disabled consumers
An online marketplace built with an ‘accessibility-first’ mantra is set to go live in spring 2022 – and it comes amid several new inclusive retailing moves Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2022
Which? raises concerns over buy now, pay later schemes
The ease of use and increased availability of buy now, pay later schemes masks the risks, says consumer protection champion Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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06 Jan 2022
Infrastructure-as-Code series - Kong: APIOps is IaC for APIs
The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) continues its Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) series of technical analysis discussions to uncover what this layer of the global IT fabric really means, how ... Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2022
France fines Facebook and Google over alleged cookie malpractice
French data protection authorities clamp down on tech platforms for purposely making it more burdensome for users to decline tracking cookies Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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05 Jan 2022
Fintech players get cosy in Luxembourg
Luxembourg aims to play a larger role in the rapidly growing global fintech market Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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Feature
05 Jan 2022
The developing metaverse: Commercial realities of extended realities
The metaverse is almost certain to become a highly competitive commercial playground, if not battlefield. It will likely not only establish highly profitable markets but also lead to high-profile failures Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
05 Jan 2022
Infrastructure-as-Code series - GitLab: Control, efficiency & paths to GitOps
The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) continues its Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) series of technical analysis discussions to uncover what this layer of the global IT fabric really means, how ... Continue Reading
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04 Jan 2022
Aviva invests further £100m in Truespeed for full-fibre roll-out
Just after appointing a new CEO, regional UK internet service provider gains £100m worth of funding from Aviva Investors to fast-track ultra-high-speed broadband connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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04 Jan 2022
Admins warned that Exchange date fix will take time to roll out
At the start of the New Year, Exchange 2016 and 2019 email servers started queuing email messages due to a date bug Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
31 Dec 2021
Top 10 Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcasts of 2021
The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast team began the year discussing the online fallout from the storming of the White House and finished it discussing IT and climate change, touching on bees and datacentres along the way Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
29 Dec 2021
Top 10 retail technology stories of 2021
Computer Weekly looks at what 2021 had in store for the retail industry – did technology help retailers recover from the effects of the pandemic? Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Definition
23 Dec 2021
WebLogic
Oracle WebLogic Server is a leading e-commerce online transaction processing (OLTP) platform, developed to connect users in distributed computing production environments and to facilitate the integration of mainframe applications with distributed corporate data and applications. Continue Reading
By- Peter Loshin, Former Senior Technology Editor
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News
23 Dec 2021
UK government reveals next step in plans for gigabit broadband in new-build homes
Latest part of programme to accelerate gigabit broadband across the UK will see it included in new-build homes Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Dec 2021
More than 800,000 UK homes switch broadband for first time in 2021
Survey finds that even though almost one in five UK broadband users have never switched provider, unprecedented numbers are set to migrate for the first time Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Dec 2021
Top 10 financial services and fintech stories of 2021
Computer Weekly selects 10 key stories from the financial services IT sector over the past year Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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22 Dec 2021
Digital Infrastructure gains £100m investment to forge full-fibre roll-out
‘New era’ full-fibre network operator obtains nine-figure investment from independent transatlantic investment firm to deliver wholesale, residential and business connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
21 Dec 2021
Infrastructure-as-Code series - BlackSwan: Defining Infrastructure-from-Code (IfC)
The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) now starts its Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) series of technical analysis discussions to uncover what this layer of the global IT fabric really means, ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Dec 2021
Infrastructure-as-Code series - BlackSwan: Configurations, challenges & CDKs
The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) now starts its Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) series of technical analysis discussions to uncover what this layer of the global IT fabric really means, ... Continue Reading
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21 Dec 2021
What is Log4Shell - and why the panic?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we assess the risks from Log4Shell, a new web software vulnerability described as “catastrophic”. We look at SASE – secure access service edge – which is set to be one of the networking priorities for 2022. And some victims of the Post Office IT scandal are still waiting for proper compensation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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21 Dec 2021
Top 10 cloud storage, DR and datacentre storage stories of 2021
Key articles from 2021 that demonstrate the growing importance of cloud storage and disaster recovery, but also the snags that lead to cloud repatriation and difficulties restoring from the cloud Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor